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Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry 48207.
J Am Dent Assoc. 1994 Sep;125(9):1189-97. doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.1994.0146.
Optimal infection control is achieved more by understanding infectious diseases than by meeting federal and state regulations. A basic review of microbial transmission, aseptic technique and universal precautions provides a better understanding of the rationale behind recommended procedures.